Iranian Traditional Music and Instruments Without a doubt, music is one of the most incredible and stupendous creations of civilization. According to some claims, music is a superior art and one of the wonders of our world; a phenomenon that is fully blended and integrated with the world’s politics, cultures, religions, visual art such as films, and even wars. Music by some’s definition is to express emotions through rhythm and sound; and the knowledge of the way that harmony of sounds can evoke an uprising of sensations. Let us take a quick look through some of the great sayings regarding mus ..read more

As the highest peak of Iran, Mount Damavand has come to represent core qualities to the people of this land. Let us take a look at what this volcanic mountain means to the Persians. The Significance of Damavand Damavand has a special place in Iranian’s hearts which is palpable in its place at the center of Iranian mythology and stories. The ancient Persians thought this peak was insurmountable, and that the sky was holy. Therefore, the height closest to it was considered sacred too.  This impression has rendered Damavand the inspiration of many artists. The recognizable photograph of this ..read more

Around the world, there exist breads created and modified to the taste of all races, ethnic groups, or peoples. Each of these types of breads, depending on the available resources and traditions, have their own recipes. For instance, in colder regions of the world the use of warming spices such as ginger or even pepper is common for baking bread. Or how in tropical climates, people use dates in their flour and water mixture when making bread.  Bread is a type of sustenance prepared by baking, steaming, or frying. As well as a grain flour, water, yeast, and salt, sometimes a recipe calls f ..read more

Iran’s Wild Animals Iran is a diverse land of many climates and geographical features. This results in a wide range of habitats in which wildlife can excel. This country harbors unique, peerless, and stunning growth within its borders, between the two water bodies, the Caspian Sea and the Persian Gulf. Iran’s Fauna Iran harbors a wide variety of animal species that reside in forests, rocky mountains, riversides, and deserts. Rare species live in many regions of Iran; such as the Asiatic Cheetah, goitered gazelle, Maral, and the Persian Caracal. Migratory birds also reside in Iran during some m ..read more

Many different types of cuisine and many accompanying ingredients circulate all around Iran, as it is a vast country made up of varying tastes and cultures. For instance, people in the north of Iran enjoy sour stews, while those in the center famously put a lot of pepper in their food.  This article tries to surmise some of Iran’s popular herbs and spices.  Sumac Sumac is a sour-tasting, dark red spice that we produce in Iran in tonnes, by crushing and pulverizing the dried flower of a plant from the Rhus family. Sumac We put it in many dishes. It goes well with stews, broth, or ri ..read more

If you offered to transport me anywhere on Earth for a day, I’d choose a meadow in India beneath the mountain of my dreams. Picture it: a long crescent ridge curls uphill then sharpens into a pinnacle of ice more than 25,000 feet high, the jet stream whipping a ribbon of cloud from its summit. A citadel of lower peaks rises up around it. And lurking within, at the foot of the holy mountain known as Nanda Devi, lies an inviolable Shangri-la of golden grassland, silent but for the rumble of avalanches and the plaintive bleats of wild sheep. Remote, awe-inspiring, transcendent, the Nanda De ..read more

The magnificent Lar National Park is located in the central Alborz Mountain Range and near the southwestern foothills of Mount Damavand. It’s between Mazandaran and Tehran provinces about 70 km northeast of Tehran and has an overall area of 73500 hectares; however, approximately 31000 hectares of it is the actual protected area. This breathtaking Iranian National park includes two different ecosystems: aquatic ecosystem and the Montane ecosystem. Being the natural habitat of various animal and plant species, Lar National Park is protected by the national department of the environment due to it ..read more

For those who are looking for the best service possible, there are many luxurious 5-star hotels available in Iran. These hotels have received their ranking based on international standards and therefore, offer the best service.  Iran Top 5-star Luxury Hotels If you’re looking to experience a deluxe stay in Iran destinations, the following are some of your best options: Espinas Palace Hotel (Tehran) With a rating of five stars, Espinas Palace Hotel is the largest, most luxurious hotel in Tehran with a unique and modern design, located in one of the best areas of this city. It was opened in ..read more

Damavand Summit Lake is located at 5600 m of altitude (10m below the highest point on Mount Damavand) inside Damavand volcanic crater. This lake is located exactly in the center of the hypothetical circle that is Damavand volcanic crater. The amazing Damavand Lake is frozen for most of the year and the ice only melts slightly during sunny summer days around noon. This frozen lake creates beautiful scenery despite its small size. Damavand Summit Lake Despite being a freshwater resource, Damavand Summit Lake doesn’t attract much attention due to its high altitude. However, it’s become an interes ..read more

Sometimes the question arises in the minds of the visitors of our country whether Iranians drink; if they can, if they do, and if it is legal. Here we try to answer some of these questions. What you will read in the following article: Why is it illegal to drink in Iran How is this law carried out in Iranians’ lives? Drinking in Iran Before the Islamic Revolution, and After Can tourists access bars and alcohol in Iran?   Why is it illegal to drink in Iran It is a fact well-known by many, that in Islam, one of the major religious groups in the world, drinking alcoholic beverages, and cons ..read more